Effectiveness of N-acetyl cyctein (NAC) to reduce cough when used together with other over-the-counter (OTC) in common cold (a preliminary study)

N. Mansoori, S. Fallah Tafti, B. Mokri, A. Cheraghvandi, F. Talischi (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Advances in the treatment and pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases
Session: Advances in the treatment and pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3682

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